About Chatham

The former city of Chatham began as a naval dockyard in the 1790s, as it straddles the Thames River. The town was named after the Earl of Chatham, William Pitt (the Elder). It was built as a naval dockyard, a characteristic shared by Chatham, Kent, England. In England, the name Chatham came from the British root ceto and the Old English ham thus meaning a forest settlement.

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Fentanyl Patch-4-Patch Program
The abuse and misuse of fentanyl patches in Chatham-Kent is a very serious issue, causing significant harm, including death. The doctors and pharmacists of Chatham-Kent are working together to ensure that all prescribed fentanyl patches are accounted for.

If you or a loved-one is prescribed fentanyl patches, you will be asked to return your used patches to your pharmacy before receiving your next refill of new patches. This will ensure that all patches are kept safely in the hands of those for whom they have been prescribed.